Simla, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
576 Population 886/sq mi density
$210,300 Home Value $334,561 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Simla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation5,980 ft (1,823 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density886/sq mi
Coordinates39.1407°N, 104.0824°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyElbert County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 65 km
Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 142 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 85 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 88 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 91 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 107 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 121 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 88 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 127 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 86 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 88 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 88 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 123 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 136 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 150 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

722 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1999 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 84 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 49 km 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 18 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 44 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 44 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (25,771 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 80 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 78 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 86 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 86 km
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 82 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 54 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 89 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 85 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 67 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 92 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 61 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 63 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 96 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 80 km
2017 MILNE 5,113 57 km
2018 EDISON 5,109 66 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 53 km
2002 HANOVER 4,903 77 km
2018 CARSON MIDWAY 4,773 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Simla has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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